Color Mixing Tips

These are great for basics, but if you need a slightly different color, you'll need to mix your own.

So here are some basics to help you design your own colors. You may need to add a little more of one color or the other to get to the shade you are seeking.

Purple = Red+Blue

Lime Green = Green + Yellow

Green = Blue + Yellow

Orange = Yellow + Red

Turquoise = Blue + Green

Brown = Red + Yellow + Green

Edible Face Paint

This recipe is actually edible, you don't have to worry if your little one licks his/her face, or rubs their hands from cheek to mouth.

A single batch makes enough to cover a toddler's face. It easily divides to make two different colors. If you need more colors or have more than one face to paint, you'll want to double or triple your batches.

Here's what you'll need:

Box of liquid food color

1 Tbls. solid shortening

2 Tbls. corn starch

Small mixing bowl and mixing spoons

Mix the shortening and corn starch till a smooth consistency. If you are wanting to make several colors, divide the mixture into several small bowls.

Add food color a drop at a time and stir in till you get to the color you desire.

Apply to their face with cosmetic sponges or soft brushes.

Store the remaining paint in small jars or plastic containers and seal tight.

Organic Face Paint Recipe

Not only is this recipe edible, it's totally without chemicals. This recipe makes about a cup of face paint.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Tbls. flour

3 Tbls. cornstarch

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup water

Fresh fruit and vegetables for coloring

Bowls, mixing spoons

Blender

Mix the flour, cornstarch, corn syrup and water in a bowl till well blended and smooth. Divide into smaller bowls to add color. One batch easily makes two - three colors. Increase the batch size if you desire more colors.

Use brightly colored fruits and vegetables to add color to your paint base.

Mix the paint base and the fruit or vegetables with a blender.

Ideas for coloring:

Reds - strawberries, cherries or rasberries

Yellow - corn

Green - peas

Blues - blueberries

Place colored mixture in jars or small plastic containers with lids.

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